Care home residents and staff in Hindhead took part in bee themed activities to mark World Environment Day on June 5.

Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Shannon Court, enjoyed planting seeds to create a wild garden to attract bees and creating bee-decorated mobiles using natural materials such as wood, string and pinecones.

Facilities manager Diane Barron said: “We are doing our bit for bees in particular and the environment in general. Although we are tree-rich, I took the opportunity to have nine more trees planted this year, some of which have already blossomed.”

Because the home is located among nine acres of woodland, deer and rabbits may eat bee-friendly flowers that the staff wish to plant so the team has to come up with solutions.

Diane said: “We have done some limited planting in ‘safe areas’ and we are also trialling a wild flower bank at the front of the main building. This year we have planted out a small section; next year, we hope to plant the whole bank and a bit earlier in the season.”

Business manager Steve Stace added: “We hope we’re doing our part to support the bee population and the future of our environment.”

The UN designated May 20 as World Bee Day to raise awareness of the importance of bees and other pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to a sustainable environment.

This year’s Environment Day focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. For more information, visit https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/